Stories tagged: "reproductive freedom"
Should women in Wisconsin have their reproductive freedom dictated by a law that was passed 174 years ago, when life was almost completely unrecognizable to those of us living today?
If pro-choice candidate Janet Protasiewicz wins on April 4, the state’s extreme abortion ban—which makes no exceptions for cases of rape or incest—could be struck down, making abortion legal again. If anti-abortion judge Dan Kelly wins, he’d almost certainly be a vote to uphold the 1849 ban.
Leonard Leo ensured Donald Trump appointed Supreme Court judges who would overturn Roe. Now, Leo is turning his attention to Wisconsin's Supreme Court's race.
MYTH: During Roe, Wisconsin women had abortions "up until the time of birth." FACT: Abortions that happen after viability, when a baby has a reasonable chance of survival outside of the mother, are ONLY offered when either the baby or the mom have a profound, life-threatening medical problem. That's why the state's current ban isn't just dangerous, it's deadly.
Why is this election different? What's on the line? Since when do we vote for ‘nonpartisan’ judges? We answer all the questions many are too afraid to ask.
Wisconsin’s spring election will decide the future of reproductive rights, legislative maps, the governor’s powers, and maybe even the results of the 2024 presidential election. You have the opportunity to change the direction of our state and our country. All you have to do is VOTE.